Report to the Empress and the Eldest Princess: They're using the system to poach your men.

Doctor Liu lowered his voice and shook his head, "This humble physician's skills are shallow, and I have been unable to diagnose Your Highness's illness."

"It's alright, you may leave now."

Doctor Liu hesitated for a moment before finally speaking up to remind her, "Your Highness's health has been depleted for many years, resulting in irregular menstruation. I hope Your Highness will avoid cold foods and drinks and focus on warming and nourishing foods in the future."

Shen Sangwan glanced sideways at the old woman in front of her, seemingly lost in thought.

"You're quite the kind-hearted person, aren't you afraid that your loose tongue might cost you your life?"

"Since I started practicing medicine and saving lives all by myself, I have always believed that 'saving a life is better than building a seven-story pagoda.' I have never felt guilty about treating patients and saving lives."

Shen Sangwan snorted coldly, and couldn't help but wonder if her public image had collapsed a bit too much.

How could an ordinary citizen dare to be so disrespectful to her?

Could it be that he's relying on his excellent medical skills?

"You old woman, you're quite the comedian."

Xie Yushuang noticed that the atmosphere between the two was a bit off, so she quickly stepped in to mediate.

"Your Highness, please do not be angry. What Doctor Liu said will not be spread beyond this courtyard."

Shen Sangwan didn't really want to put on airs like a princess; it was just that the other party had so casually revealed her physical condition.

If this gets to the ears of someone with ulterior motives, it could bring trouble upon oneself.

"That's all."

Shen Sangwan rubbed her temples, decided not to pursue the matter further, and released the person.

Xie Yushuang sent someone to invite Physician Li, whose head swelled up several times upon seeing Shen Sangwan.

"God! If you want to take my life back, please just give me a quick death, stop torturing me like this!"

"Your humble servant greets Your Highness the Princess, may you live a thousand years!"

"I trouble Imperial Physician Li to examine Miss Cen and see what symptoms she has and why she is unconscious."

"Phew—thankfully it was Miss Cen's pulse that was taken."

But when he took her pulse, his inner breakdown was no less than when he took Shen Sangwan's pulse.

Didn't he remember that Physician Qin had said that Miss Cen's fever was caused by falling into the water?

This pulse—it's quite strange.

As time passed, beads of sweat appeared on Physician Li's forehead, and his back was soaked from traveling.

"how?"

"Your Highness, Miss Cen's pulse is normal and there is nothing wrong with her."

Why won't you wake up?

Physician Li's voice trembled as he replied, "Your Highness, I...I cannot diagnose it."

"Ha—if you could diagnose it, you could probably open your own temple and take on disciples."

Shen Sangwan's face darkened with anger, and she said in a cold voice, "Hmm—?"

Acting is really hard work.

“Your Highness, Miss Cen’s pulse is strange. It is calm like an ordinary person, but it lacks a bit of vitality. This humble servant... truly does not know the reason.”

"Alright, you may go back now. It's best to keep what happened at the Prime Minister's residence to yourself."

"Your Majesty, I have noted this down. I shall take my leave now."

After nervously performing the ceremony, he had already prepared his resignation letter.

It's better to run away as soon as possible. There's no need to risk your life for money!

As they exited the mansion, they happened to meet Shuyan leading Master Sui'an.

After exchanging greetings, they passed each other as they went in and out.

As he watched the figure disappear down the veranda, a thought flashed through Physician Li's mind, but it vanished in an instant.

"Your Highness, Master Sui'an has arrived."

"This old monk greets Your Highness and the Lady of the State."

Sui An twirled his prayer beads, gave a slight bow, and clasped his hands together in greeting to the two people.

Xie Yushuang was a Buddhist and held Sui An in high esteem, so she rose to return the greeting.

"Master Sui'an is renowned. I have a question that I hope you can answer for me."

"Please dismiss the others, Your Highness."

Shen Sangwan waved her hand, not even keeping Shuyan, but was stopped by Sui'an.

"This benefactor may stay."

Shuyan glanced at Shen Sangwan, and after receiving confirmation, she stopped walking out and turned around to walk behind her.

"Grandmaster..."

Sui An shook his head, interrupting Shen Sangwan, and began to tell a story while fiddling with his prayer beads.

"I have a story to tell you, Your Highness. You may ask me more questions after you have heard it."

Shen Sangwan made a "please" gesture and listened attentively.

"Once, a bird passed by the temple and got lost. It didn't know how to get home. It flew around and around, but the more it flew, the more confused it became, not knowing which direction to fly in."

Then, the bird saw a big tree, and it came up with an idea. It decided to look around from the tree so it could find its way home.

But after flying up to the top of that branch, it found itself surrounded by dense forests, with no way to find its way.

It longed to go home, but eventually became exhausted and accidentally injured its wing. One of my disciples, a kind-hearted man, found the bird and sought medicine to bandage it.

Within half a month, the bird's wings had recovered. Because it was constantly surrounded by the incense smoke from the temple, it decided to stay, regarding the temple as its second home.

Shen Sangwan sat in a high position, slightly lifting her eyelids, her eyes suddenly turning cold, carrying the chilling and ruthless killing intent of a battlefield.

“Master, I have never believed in Buddhism.”

"To hell with the birds! You look more like a bird than a bird. These bald monks, all they do is spout nonsense and act all high and mighty."

[Before I even asked him any questions, he started telling me stories.]

Master, please calm down.

I, Shen Sangwan, do not believe in Buddhism in this life, and I hate these bald monks the most. I'd rather spend the time I would like to pray to the God of Wealth so that my wealth will flow to me endlessly—that would be a more tangible thing.

"Your Highness need not be so hostile. The world is full of cause and effect, and everything is a cycle. This gift will ensure that Your Highness's wishes come true."

With a devout expression, Sui An took out a string of Bodhi beads from his bosom and handed it to Shen Sangwan.

Shuyan was very perceptive and took it from Sui'an.

"Master, you didn't even ask what I'm asking about, or what I'm seeking?"

"Bodhi is an object for enlightenment and protection from evil. If you give it to Miss Cen, her soul will return to her body and she will be safe and sound in her next life."

"This young benefactor beside Your Highness should cherish this hard-won time and not waste it."

"Xiao Tong, this bald monk seems to have some skills. Do you know his background?"

【...】

"You're playing dead again!"

"My days are numbered. I urge Your Highness to remember what I have said today: what is destined to be yours will be yours, and what is not, you should not force. Do not take a wrong step and fall into eternal damnation. The road ahead is long, so please take care."

Sui An kept stroking the prayer beads in his palm, letting them roll slowly. He closed his eyes, and the image of his old friend's eyes, flowing like sea mist, appeared in his mind, but that face was no longer as clear as it used to be.

"I have my own plans for how I will proceed in the future. I have taken your words to heart."

"This old monk must also return to the palace to bid farewell to the Empress. Your Highness, please take care."

Shen Sangwan looked a little impatient; she was really annoyed by people who made a big fuss about things.

They only say half of what they mean, and if you press them for details, they'll just say, "It's a secret that can't be revealed." It's really enough of that.

It's intriguing but unclear; it's better to just keep quiet from the start.

"Xiao Yan Yan, quickly go and put this bracelet on Miss Cen's wrist."

Shuyan nodded and quickly put the Bodhi seed in her hand onto Cen Luoxing's hand.

[Master, the task is complete.]

Hehehe, so it's alive again now?